Fayetteville, GA Demographics

A map of Fayetteville's Population by Race

Fayetteville, Georgia had a population of 18,957 in 2020. It was 37.5% White, 44.1% Black, 6.1% Asian, 7.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fayetteville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Fayetteville is the 59th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Fayetteville's White Population

7,112 residents of Fayetteville identify as White, or 37.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Fayetteville less than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Fayetteville is ranked #513 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fayetteville is more White than neighboring Irondale (8.9% White), and Riverdale (4.1% White). Fayetteville is less White than neighboring Woolsey (87.9% White), Peachtree City (69.9% White), and Tyrone (54.7% White).

Fayetteville's Black Population

8,357 residents of Fayetteville identify as Black, or 44.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fayetteville larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Fayetteville is ranked #189 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fayetteville is more Black than neighboring Woolsey (0% Black), Peachtree City (8.3% Black), and Tyrone (30.8% Black). Fayetteville is less Black than neighboring Irondale (69.6% Black), and Riverdale (77.8% Black).

Fayetteville's Asian Population

1,149 residents of Fayetteville identify as Asian, or 6.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fayetteville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Fayetteville is ranked #41 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fayetteville is more Asian than neighboring Woolsey (1.5% Asian), Irondale (1.2% Asian), Tyrone (3.9% Asian), and Riverdale (5.8% Asian). Fayetteville is less Asian than neighboring Peachtree City (8.9% Asian).

Fayetteville's Hispanic Population

1,339 residents of Fayetteville identify as Hispanic, or 7.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fayetteville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Fayetteville is ranked #231 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fayetteville is more Hispanic than neighboring Woolsey (2.9% Hispanic), and Tyrone (5.6% Hispanic). Fayetteville is less Hispanic than neighboring Irondale (16.9% Hispanic), Peachtree City (7.8% Hispanic), and Riverdale (9.1% Hispanic).

Fayetteville's Native American/Other Population

219 residents of Fayetteville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fayetteville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Fayetteville is ranked #54 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fayetteville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woolsey (0% Native American/Other), Irondale (1% Native American/Other), Peachtree City (0.8% Native American/Other), Tyrone (1% Native American/Other), and Riverdale (0.8% Native American/Other).

Fayetteville's Multiracial Population

781 residents of Fayetteville identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fayetteville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Fayetteville is ranked #179 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fayetteville is more Multiracial than neighboring Irondale (2.4% Multiracial), Tyrone (4% Multiracial), and Riverdale (2.3% Multiracial). Fayetteville is less Multiracial than neighboring Woolsey (7.8% Multiracial), and Peachtree City (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.